Simon G engagement rings are made for a woman unlike any other. The spirit of the brand celebrates strong women with strong preferences for the best in life. Simon G was founded by Simon Ghanimian along with his wife Silvia, to handcraft his own magnificent designs. A specific attention to detail is what sets Simon G…
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It’s no secret that Gabriel New York rings are some of our favorites. We adore using Gabriel & Co.’s stacking wedding rings to build beautiful bridal sets. We can’t get enough of Gabriel’s delicate diamond details and their contemporary – but timeless – mix of design elements. Read more about the Top 10 Gabriel Stacks…
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There was no bigger trend this year than ring stacks. Period. This beautiful trend lets brides-to-be and longtime married ladies alike customize their engagement rings even further than our already amazing options. Beyond choosing (or hinting towards) the exact color metal, stone, or any other modifications they’d like from our designer settings, adding stacked wedding…
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Gemstones & Birthstones Gemstones and birthstones are among the many customization options offered at Diamonds by Raymond Lee. Meaningful gems provide many couples with a sentimental option for their engagement rings, whether they want to use a precious birthstone or the gem that represents the month of their anniversary. Several of our prestige designer…
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Spotlight On: The Invisible Setting Yesterday, as we showed off some of our favorite Art Deco inspired engagement rings, a common feature among them was invisibly set stones. This style of setting was pioneered and perfected by Van Cleef & Arpels before they patented it in 1933. Today, we see the invisible setting spread through…
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Today, the odds are stacked in your favor. There’s a 100% chance you’re about to be stunned by some gorgeous stacks! You know we love a good bracelet stack – especially when Cartier Love Bangles are involved. But lately, we’ve been all about the ring stack. It all started when we became Gabriel & Co.…
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Oh. My. Gosh. You found a ring! Or a receipt! Or a suspiciously sparkly browsing history on your boyfriend’s computer! Congratulations, you snoop. Kidding! Whether you were hunting for clues or simply folding laundry, you are now privy to some major information: someone you love bought an engagement ring. Or is very close to signing…
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Sometimes, when you see a ring, the only logical thing you can do is screenshot it, send it to your best friend, and caption it “Dead.” While our rocks have been known to cause heart palpitations, we’re hoping to avoid any literal death-by-diamond incidents. And we don’t mean that in the Instagram sense of literal.…
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Ruby has ben the world’s most precious gem for thousands of years. That’s right: before the diamond, the ruby ruled all. Even the Bible places rubies above all, the most precious of the 12 stones created by God, and mentioned by Job (re: wisdom is more precious than…) and placed on Aaron’s neck. In ancient Sanskrit,…
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Couples spend hours (and plenty of money) finding the perfect diamond, designing custom settings and even reworking heirloom pieces into new creations, all in the quest for a personalized symbol of their love. Your wedding and engagement rings are a very public statement, and you will probably talk about them and show them off again…
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If you’re playing a game of poker and you’ve got a killer hand, but you’re out of money, the other players are not going to put five hundred bucks up against the cast iron frying pan that your mother gave you when you moved out. The irony is that the sentimental value of that frying…
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They say never to give jewelry on the first date. This is generally a pretty good rule of thumb to follow. Think about it: expensive jewelry puts a lot of pressure on this date. If it doesn’t go well, do they have to give the jewelry back? If guys who buy you dinner expect you…
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Let’s pretend for a moment that everyone in the world is a billionaire, so there’s no such thing as status symbols. Everyone can afford a mansion on the beach, everyone can afford a Maybach, everyone can afford a hand-crafted, diamond-studded gold wedding ring. Now, if the price tag no longer dazzles, then what are you…
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Most people who like to wear nice watches have a favorite. Their favorite might be a delicate gold timepiece that they received after retirement, it might be a less pricey silver watch that they received for their anniversary but which holds a lot of sentimental value, or a platinum watch that costs as much as…
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We’ve talked before about your wedding budget, and how to save on your wedding. And while the costs of a wedding can and certainly do add up quickly, so much of it will be gone as soon as the night ends. In the case of the delicious food you’re serving your guests, before the night ends! Your flowers,…
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Christie’s held its James Bond online auction earlier this week, selling many a collectible piece of memorabilia. One stood out among the rest. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Gold 50th Anniversary of 007 Goldfinger Watch won the auction’s title for most expensive. The watch, created in honor of the classic Bond movie, sports an 18…
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A new era has dawned at Tiffany & Co. After last year’s 175th anniversary celebration, the re-creation of some of Tiffan’y most splendid Victorian style designs, and of course, the always celebrated Little Blue Book, Tiffany is as successful as ever. Luxury trade reports have it continuing in growth all over the globe (except for Japan.)…
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Boodles, the British jeweler with our favorite name, is currently celebrating friend-of-the-brand, London’s The Savoy Hotel. The posh London hotel is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and Boodles isn’t the type to let such a big birthday pass without a gift – to jewelry admirers, that is. The Savoy & Boodles have a partnership, with one…
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Harrods, world renowned department store located in the UK, is set to feature a spectacular Tiffany & Co. jewelry collection, known as Color and Splendor Collection. This exciting fusion of brands from across the globe makes it clear that fine jewelry is appreciated without boundaries. This limited-edition capsule collection sparks the imagination and desire of…
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2014 has promised to be an interesting and inventive year for those looking to invest in a watch. One major watch event, called the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie or SIHH, takes place in January every year and debuts the freshest changes in watch-making. Whether you’re looking for a brand new watch for yourself…
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge aka Katy Cambridge aka Kate Middleton is inarguably a style icon. But she keeps the jewelry pretty demure. In fact, Princess Kate jewelry news typically comes around once a year or so. Obviously the first big news item was the RING. And this year we drooled over the fabulous Nizam of Hyderbad…
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One of the world’s premier watchmakers is teaming up with a Swiss museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center to honor the life and legacy of a Hollywood pioneer. Jaeger-LeCoultre will celebrate the centennial anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s most beloved character, “Little Tramp”, with the “Chaplin Forever!” Exhibition from April 25th to May 4th…
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If you’ve ever attended the auction of a personal collection of jewelry, you know these events are surrounded with a certain mystique and sense of excitement. While you can any special piece of jewelry for its own uniqueness, adding the story of its famous owner seems to add more sparkle to any jewel. Over the…
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Never was such intricately crafted jewel encrusted novel items of beauty ever created as in the Russian Faberge jeweled eggs created for the Emperor and his family in the late 1880s. Precisely when the Bolsheviks were steaming toward violent overthrow and assassination of the entire royal family, the most beautiful Faberge eggs were being created…
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For those soon-to-be grooms getting ready to pop the question on Friday, we’re sure you’ve already planned it out meticulously, right? Right. However, we know our grooms pretty well after 30 years of watching love stories begin. And whether he’s sweating nervously buyi9ng that first ring, surprising her with an anniversary upgrade 15 years later,…
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There’s no more appropriate whimsical symbol of love than the hot air balloon. Floating gently above the earth in a basket built for two, literally propelled by the flames of your love (too cheesy?) We especially adore the vintage style hot air balloons with their scallops, pastel colors, and netting (something about the combo of…
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The year 2013 was a great one for new and interesting jewelry. There were a number of beautiful but expensive pieces that made headlines, as well as some interesting and unique pieces. While not all of these pieces of jewelry are affordable for all of us, there are some that might surprise you with how…
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Diamonds are unquestionably one of the most coveted items in the world. In addition to their vast usefulness in mining and other heavy industries, they are also one of the most commonly used items in engagement and anniversary rings, and are synonymous with class and sophistication. One of the reasons why diamonds are so in…
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Garnet, a derivative of the Latin word Granatum that means seed, is the official birthstone of January. Granitum is the gemstone’s reference due to how much it resembles the seeds within a pomegranate fruit. Specifically, the Latin word means “like grain” and makes reference to the crystals that are embedded within the gemstone’s pattern that…
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Diamonds are one of the most popular gifts money can buy. Whether it is for an engagement ring or another special occasion, diamonds make a statement that few other gifts can make. In fact, demand for diamonds is increasing dramatically year after year. Despite the financial crisis of 2008 and the global economic slowdown, diamond…
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From our family to yours, Happy New Year! 2013 was a wonderful year for us, bringing our diamond anniversary (and our diamond anniversary giveaway winners!) It saw us travel to Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and Naples on our never ending quest to bring gorgeous estate jewelry to the four corners…
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Are Brown Diamonds Real Mined Diamonds? Scientists have researched the origin of brown colored diamonds. Brown diamonds, recently but successfully marketed as “Chocolate Diamonds” by LeVian, have a brown color because of irradiation, nickel impurities and lattice defects. Lattice defects caused by pressure that exceeds tolerance of the crystals’ “yield strength,” causing strain hardening. This…
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Happy Thanksgivukkah to one and all who celebrate! Raymond Lee Jewelers wishes everyone celebrating Thanksgiving a wonderful day full of family/friends/mashed potatoes in any amount or combination. To everyone celebrating the Festival of Light, Happy Hanukkah! The first night of Hanukkah does indeed fall on American Thanksgiving this year, and won’t do so again for…
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With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s natural to want to look your best for upcoming family engagements and holiday festivities. Having the right attire is part of looking good for family and friends, to include elegant jewelry pieces that will make you stand out in the crowd. Having limited finances to work…
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Rolex is well known to be the Rolls Royce of the fine watch genre. With their precision inner workings, sturdy case designed for an active lifestyle and eye-popping styles, it is no wonder Rolex is the choice of watch for the discerning modern man or woman of today. The Oyster Case is Signature Rolex Style…
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An enduring part of human culture is on the return, confirming that time, and the sophisticated jewelry that shows it to us, is everlasting. Just when we thought cell phones had replaced wrist watches entirely, we are rediscovering the timeless, stylish convenience that watches provide. The days of scrambling through pockets and purses to retrieve…
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Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but not every girl is going to get her hands on the world’s most expensive diamond. However, they have a chance to view the world’s largest pink diamond until it sells next month. It’s currently on display at Sotheby’s. Diamonds aren’t always crystal-clear, but that may be the…
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Everyone knows that colors evoke certain emotional responses. The degree to which this occurs depends on the person. But grocery marketers, major corporations, and everyone in between has harnessed the influence of color to portray a certain sensibility. The application of color also works with gem stones. There are thousands of gem stones in the…
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Have you ever been stumped over selecting a special gift for a special man? Did you ever consider springing for a $5Million dollar diamond and emerald studded watch? Beyonce, celebrity singer, did just that for her husband’s birthday this month, setting all the tongues wagging, some in envy, some in admiration, and some in dismay…
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We’ve had a huge influx in bridal jewelry in the showroom lately, something you may have noticed if you’ve seen our shop (or Instagram) lately. We’ve been stocking up on new semi-mounts and adding a few we’ve had in the vault to our showcases and our online showroom. We have couples come in all the…
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Diamonds have appreciated recently due to a growing middle class in India and China, causing increases in diamond prices in 2011 between 19 and 49 percent. When it’s time to sell your diamonds in Boca Raton, whether you have to or you want to, you need to know more than just the location of the…
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When it comes to selling jewelery, one of the most important aspects of grabbing attention for a new item or line of jewelry, is to have a stunning and eye catching advertisement. With the latest L’Odyssee de Cartier all of the elements of fantasy and fantastical imagery takes control of viewers imaginations and creates a…
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Sotheby’s has in its possession the greatest white diamond to ever be at an auction house. It is a 118.28 carat oval D color flawless type IIa diamond and is a bit smaller than an egg. It will be auctioned off at the Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction that will take place on October 7.…
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Rolex has been one of the key designer watch manufacturers for a long period of time. Rolex is known for producing top of the line exquisite watches.The Rolex Daytona has been one of Rolex’s prominent watches for the last fifty years. In order to commemorate its creation, Rolex has released a special Rolex Daytona Platinum…
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How much do you know about the sapphire? Let’s test your knowledge. Which of the following statements are true and which are false? 1. Most people think of sapphires as blue but there are also other color varieties 2. The sapphire is the birthstone of those born in July. 3 The word Sapphire comes from…
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If you’re strolling down the street in Boca Raton and a stranger comes out of nowhere and asks if “Wanna buy some pre owned Rolex watches?”,saying yes would be comparable to agreeing to buy a bridge while visiting Brooklyn. This is not to say you can’t find an honest-to-goodness pre owned Rolex in Boca Raton,…
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On October 7, 2013, the stage in New York City’s City Center will resound with the rhythmic staccato of dance steps that never cease to awe theater goers on the Great White Way. That’s the night of “Broadway and Beyond! Celebrating Theater and Dance – Career Transition for Dancers 28th Anniversary Jubilee”, known as Broadway…
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Genius is in simplicity. Every now and then, a business model comes along that seems so obvious that everyone who hears about it comes to a full stop, thinks for a moment, and starts kicking themselves for not thinking of it first. Diamond Candles operates under just such a business model. A line of high-quality…
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